I am not autistic, and I do not have autistic children, but I began working with autistic children approximately two months ago and it has been the most rewarding journey. First, before I share that journey, a little about me. I am 23 years old, the second oldest of four children. I’m a medical student, currently working in a research lab for the summer. I have two adorable 12 month old kittens, I enjoy power yoga, and I love spending the afternoon or evening at a coffee shop reading, writing a letter, or journaling. I have worked with children a lot, babysitting throughout my teenage years, working in a pediatrician’s office, working as a nanny last summer. I currently work in the nursery at my church every week. Children have always been my passion, second maybe only to medicine.
In this journal, all names have been changed. Locations and identifying details will not be used. Come join me on this journey of helping children learn to interact with a world that often just doesn’t make sense to them, and share your stories with me along the way if you'd like.